The outbreak, which infected more than 90 people, was concentrated within three ZIP codes that roughly encompass the Carnegie Hill and Yorkville neighborhoods. ( Photo: NYC Health) UES Legionnaire’s Outbreak Death Toll Climbs to Nine Two more people hospitalized in connection with a Legionnaires’ outbreak that tore through the Upper East Side last month... News 20 Aug 2026 | 10:23
NY City Council Speaker Julie Menin wrote a letter to the commissioner of NY’s Department of Social Services opposing a planned homeless shelter on the UES, citing safety concerns. ( Photo: Julie Menin on X) Menin Now Leading Opposition to a 3rd Avenue Homeless Shelter City Council speaker Julie Menin has joined over 7,800 UES residents in voicing opposition to a planned homeless shelter... News 18 Aug 2026 | 05:52
The widow of a recently-deceased man that lived at 111. E. 81st St. alleges that it is being illegally occupied by a “squatter,” namely the woman that served as his live-in housekeeper. She also suspects foul play in his death. ( Photo: Google Maps ) Housekeeper is “Squatting” in UES Townhouse, Says Owner’s Widow The family of recently-deceased mattress mogul Craig Schmeizer says that his former live-in housekeeper is now “squatting”... News 01 Mar 2026 | 02:18
Legionella bacteria, which causes the sometimes-deadly Legionnaire’s disease, has been detected in the plumbing system of an Upper East Side apartment complex known as the The Cherokee. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons ) Health Dept.: UES Co-op Building Has Legionella in Plumbing Legionella bacteria has officially been detected in the plumbing system of an Upper East Side co-op, after NYC Health Department... News 13 Feb 2026 | 04:39
